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prepares a file structure which can be read by the update driver in netbsd-current
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The microcode data file contains the latest microcode definitions for all
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Intel processors. Intel releases microcode updates to correct processor
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behavior as documented in the respective processor specification updates.
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While the regular approach to getting this microcode update is via a BIOS
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upgrade, Intel realizes that this can be an administrative hassle. The Linux
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operating system and VMware ESX products have a mechanism to update the
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microcode after booting. For example, this file will be used by the
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operating system mechanism if the file is placed in the /etc/firmware
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directory of the Linux system.
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